A family of widows, all shouldered, raising the dragon flag!

Big!

It was so big that he could hardly have imagined it!

柔！

Her gentleness is just like Su Ningzhi's personality—soft and delicate!

For a fleeting moment, Qin Ze almost lost control of himself and tried to fulfill the old lady's request.

What's with all this talk about critical hits!

There's no happiness in having a beautiful woman in your arms!

"My wife, I was afraid of disturbing you!"

"Disturbing?"

"We are already husband and wife, why are you disturbing us?"

As they were talking, Su Ningzhi stood up and made room for Qin Ze.

Looking at the other person's thin silk lining!

Under the candlelight, the snow-white color was faintly visible!

Qin Ze couldn't help but swallow hard.

"My lady, you're mistaken!"

"Between husband and wife, it's about mutual respect and gender equality!"

"In my society, disrespect for women is absolutely unacceptable!"

"If I fall asleep, will my wife wake me up?"

Qin Ze's words shocked Su Ningzhi, who stared wide-eyed.

Mutual respect? Gender equality?

Such words!

She had never heard of it before.

For a fleeting moment, it even felt like Qin Ze's words were defying the heavens.

If there were truly gender equality, when did the old lady's orders to shoulder all responsibilities ever respect them?

She didn't quite understand the words Qin Ze suddenly used, and she was even a little afraid to accept them.

But looking at Qin Ze's serious eyes...

She followed her heart and shook her head!

Seeing Su Ningzhi shake her head, Qin Ze's lips curled up.

"Not only does my wife not know how to do that, she even covers me with the blanket, right?"

"And what I need to do is be like my wife: if you're asleep, I'll cover you with a blanket, instead of disturbing you!"

Qin Ze's words warmed Su Ningzhi's heart.

【Favorability +1】

Seeing the favorability rating increase again, Qin Ze felt a surge of excitement.

Sure enough, every woman has her own strategy and method!

It seems Su Ningzhi prefers these gentle approaches!

detail!

Pay attention to the details!

Su Ningzhi had just been complaining in her heart about Qin Ze's lack of romantic understanding, but at this moment all her complaints turned into tenderness!

"I understand my husband's good intentions!"

"But my husband's actions just now made me feel that you were being too cautious."

"And...and since I've already agreed to marry you, I've essentially acquiesced to everything!"

These bold words made Su Ningzhi blush with embarrassment!

Qin Ze naturally understood what the other party meant!

The candlelight cast its glow, making Su Ningzhi even more gentle and charming!

Especially with that shy and bashful look, he really didn't want to think about the existence of the system anymore.

"My wife, you..."

The rest of the sentence was not finished!

Then came the eunuch's shrill voice from outside!

The opponent even used their true energy!

"Imperial edict has arrived!"

The piercing sound was clearly audible to everyone in the Qin household.

As the head of the family, Qin Ze immediately got up and went out.

He felt that the emperor was out of his mind; how could he issue an imperial edict at night?

"My lord, you have wiped out the entire Chen family today. I'm afraid this imperial decree will..."

Su Ningzhi didn't say what she meant next, but Qin Ze understood.

"Don't worry, my wife, we'll meet force with force, and we'll dam water with water!"

After saying that, he strode out the door.

backyard!

Upon hearing the imperial edict, the old matriarch couldn't help but let out a cold snort!

If it weren't for her grandson's elixir helping her break through, it probably wouldn't have been an imperial decree issued at night, but rather the Imperial Guards coming to her door!

Even so, the old lady's face was still very unpleasant.

He slowly got up and walked out of the room.

He saw everyone kneeling to receive the imperial decree.

A strange, unreadable light flashed in the eunuch's eyes.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I have heard that the nine sons of the Qin family possess exceptional literary talent, which greatly pleases me!"

"The Qin family has a long history of loyalty and bravery, and Qin Ze, the ninth son, is exceptionally talented in both literature and martial arts, making him a formidable opponent among the younger generation!"

"The great Confucian scholar Su Ti strongly recommends that his ninth son, Qin Ze, participate in the civil and military competition among the states in two days. If he wins, it will enhance the prestige of our Great Zhou; if he loses, I will not blame him..."

Qin Ze watched the eunuch's departing figure.

He sensed that the emperor's edict was far from simple.

If we win, we bring glory to the nation, but receive no reward; if we lose, we are not blamed?

You're kidding me!

What kind of wonderful thing is it that can issue imperial edicts at night!

"Grandmother, what is this so-called inter-nation competition?"

The old lady glanced in the direction of the palace.

He said calmly, "It's just an arena for a few countries to showcase their strength, but in reality, it's a place where they betray each other from within!"

"Now that His Majesty has issued the decree, you should make your preparations accordingly!"

"The princess and other prodigies from several other countries will be attending, which could be a great opportunity for you to expand the Qin family line!"

"Since the Qin family ancestors said that the higher the quality of the wife you marry, the better the reward, then this time the emperor's gift is the best possible reward!"

Qin Ze never imagined that his grandmother would even think about having more descendants for the Qin family through fighting in the arena.

However, seeing the old lady's expectant eyes, he nodded vigorously.

"Grandmother, rest assured, your grandson will make those so-called princesses and prodigies understand what a true prodigy is."

"To me, even the most talented are merely the threshold to my doorstep!"

"And I am someone they absolutely look up to!"

Qin Ze's words greatly pleased the old lady!

"Excellent, Ze'er's confidence is very gratifying. Since Liu Tianyuan has chosen our Qin family!"

"Our Qin family certainly won't let him down!"

"When you bring Jinghong back home, give him a copy of the 'Dragon Elephant Suppressing Technique'!"

Upon hearing this!

Qin Ze was shocked!

"Grandmother, this is a secret technique passed down through our Qin family..."

Before Qin Ze could finish speaking, the old lady interrupted him.

"What do you mean by 'spreading' or 'not spreading'!"

"He took the initiative to come and protect my Qin family when it was in dire straits and struggling for its life. That's what matters!"

He deserves it!

The simple phrase "He deserves it" made Qin Ze realize how magnanimous his grandmother was.

"Grandmother, can we pass that on to Jinghong?"

"She is your wife, why not?"

"Passing it on to her would be perfect!"

The old lady smiled as she watched Qin Ze look towards Liu Jinghong's room in the courtyard.

"Go ahead, whoever it is, anyone who can bear an heir for the Qin family will be a good granddaughter-in-law!"

"Alright, grandson will head over right away!"

Looking at Qin Ze's happy expression, the old lady sighed silently.

"What a wonderful child... He should be living a carefree life, yet he has to shoulder the family's mission! But as long as I'm alive, I won't let you have a hard time!"

Qin Ze had no idea that his happy expression had actually made the old lady feel a pang of heartache.

Even if he knew, he would still sigh and say that Qin Ze had been spoiled like this before.

"My wife, are you asleep?"

Hearing Qin Ze's furtive voice, Liu Jinghong couldn't help but chuckle.

He flung the door open!

"Weren't you going to Third Sister's tonight? What are you doing here?"

Hearing these jealous words and seeing the hint of surprise in the other person's eyes as they spoke, Qin Ze understood that the other person was jealous.

Go inside immediately and lock the door from the inside!

This action surprised and delighted Liu Jinghong!

"What are you going to do?"

"You should go to Third Sister's tonight. Staying here will only make her sad!"

Despite what Liu Jinghong said.

But they showed no intention of driving Qin Ze away.

"My wife, I have a young and immature idea, but tonight I can make sure you're all happy!"

"Hmm? What are you thinking?"

Liu Jinghong looked puzzled.

"One man serving two women!"